Category Archives: Singapore Headlines

Risk of Natural Disasters: Christchurch Earthquake

Posted on September 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

I have been longing to go to Christchurch for the longest time. It is just the prettiest city I have ever seen – in the pictures I’ve looked at online and in books. I was shocked to hear about the … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Population Is A Whopping 5.08 Million!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid in school I recall that it was just 2.4 million. You can see the full statistics here. I am really feeling the physical crush these days, so I am not surprised at the numbers. I … Continue reading →

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Anusha is Miss Singapore World 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

Anusha Rajaseharan isn’t as tall as I expected at 1.69m, but then again this is tall by Asian standards. She’s just 21 years old and a student. The Miss World pageant will be in Sanya China on the 30th of … Continue reading →

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Miss Mexico Wins the Crown: The New Miss Universe 2010

Posted on August 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Images: Miss Universe 2010} In order not to be a sore loser (even though I had my heart set on Philippines, Australia and Jamaica because Latin American countries usually win the crown), I must conceed that the latest photos put … Continue reading →

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Disappointed by The Miss Universe 2010 Panel of Judges

Posted on August 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Basically I was disappointed by the judging panel that consisted mostly of actors and former models. What does William Baldwin know about judging a beauty contest? I didn’t quite like his question for Miss Philippines either. {Getty Image} {Google Image} … Continue reading →

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Miss Zambia is Both Pretty And Intelligent

Posted on August 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

Alice Musukwa, aged 22, reminds me a little of what a grown-up Zahara Jolie-Pitt would look like, especially in this picture below. Don’t you think? {Image: Miss Universe 2010} I just love her full lips. Her responses to the questions … Continue reading →

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Biggest Competitors Besides Frontrunner Miss Philippines: Venezuela and Jamaica

Posted on August 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is based on  a mix of, the ratings and my own opinion.  I think Miss Venezuela, Marelisa Gibson, aged 21, who rated third highest in the online polls looks the best in her gown.  She has such a sweet … Continue reading →

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Oliver Fricker’s Sentence Extended to 7 months

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

Poor Oliver!  I am not surprised that the appeal did him no good. Swiss National Oliver Fricker appealed his 5 month sentence and got 2 months added to it instead! Go.

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We Like Singapore Website

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is the latest on the ‘We Like Singapore’ website. I can relate to the first and last one on the list. We like the safety in singapore. We like Being able to get the iPhone and iPad officially ahead … Continue reading →

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Miss Universe 2010: Tania Lim & Other Contestants

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

I enjoy watching pageants like my partner enjoys watching soccer, so here are some of the contestants for the upcoming paegeant to be held in Las Vegas.  The photos are from the official Miss Universe Website and if they disappear … Continue reading →

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Singapore in Time Magazine: The Hottest Little Economy in the World

Posted on August 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s an unevenly distributed growth in my opinion and the unemployed and struggling families are certainly not benefitting. Anyway you can read about it here. What’s fueling the hyper growth? The country’s government loosened a 40-year-ban on gambling, commissioned two casinos … Continue reading →

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Singapore Headline That Scared Me: SIA Plane in Collision at Beijing Airport

Posted on August 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

Please, I don’t want to hear any more bad news. Floods, falling trees and now colliding planes? I am just so relieved that no one was injured and this collision happened at the taxiing stage. The clipping of the wing … Continue reading →

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Former Miss Singapore Ris Low is Back With a YOG Cheer

Posted on July 31, 2010 by bookjunkie

Gosh I wanted to like it, but I have to admit it’s as cringeworthy as reported in the Yahoo Singapore News. Ris Low enters a contest submitting a video cheer for the Youth Olympics 2010 (YOG) in Singapore. It’s seems … Continue reading →

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Model Rebecca Tan Dons a Bikini to Swim in Flooded Kitchen

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

How could I have missed this. What a cute tongue in cheek response to the frustrating floods, when her Joo Chiat Home was flooded. When 29 year old Australian model, Rebecca Tan’s kitchen flooded, she decided humour was the best … Continue reading →

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Another Tree Fell in Singapore – Motorcyclist Hurt

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Straits Times has actually put up a flood alert. And I was just joking about it flooding, earlier. It also earlier reported that the falling trees are due to the weather and not because they are poorly rooted. ‘There … Continue reading →

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Fallen Tree at Night Safari Cause 6 Deers to Escape

Posted on July 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

Falling trees are not only dangerous for people, but for the sambar deer at the Night Safari (part of the Singapore Zoo which opens at Night with nocturnal animals) as well. The falling tree brought down a secondary fence and … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Billionaire is Probably Really Glad He Brought His Casino to Singapore

Posted on July 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

Not only are his shares up, the SIngapore casino, Marina Bay Sands, beat estimates, making 94 million in the first 65 days of operation. Is this the main driving factor why our economy is growing at a blistering rate? I … Continue reading →

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Singapore Bloggers Who Got My Attention Today

Posted on July 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

These are not the headlines in the newspapers, but in the Singapore blog world: Young Singaporean blogger tries to save a boy’s life. He is on death row. Read more at Funny Little World. The story of his sister got … Continue reading →

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Boys and Their Toys: The iPad Frenzy in Singapore

Posted on July 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

The apple authorized dealer at Parkway Parade told us told us there were people queuing outside the store since 7am.  The store only opened at 10am!  I think it’s crazy and it’s something I wouldn’t do. I’m not patient enough … Continue reading →

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We Now Have Falling Trees To Worry About!

Posted on July 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

Another tree fell on a car at Ang Mo Kio, Street but luckily this time there were no fatalities – just scratches. It’s pretty scary. Are the trees not properly rooted down, as they are artificially planted for aesthetic reasons? … Continue reading →

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Why Orchard Road Flooded

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

We’re finally getting some answers after Singapore’s Flash Floods hit the world media and infuriated business and home owners who were affected. From what I gather, the Stamford Canal lacks capacity and the drains in flood prone areas also need … Continue reading →

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Singapore Hits World News with Our Unexpected Flooding

Posted on July 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I must admit that I have never seen the rain this heavy in July.  It seems like the torrential rains we usually get at the end of the year. If you’re a tourist, don’t be deterred. It’s actually the best … Continue reading →

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